Elevator for typographical machines



Oct. 30, 192s. 1,689,991

A. M. BERRY ELEVATOR FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINES Filed Feb. 11, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR Oct. 30, 1928.

A. M. BERRY ELEVATOR FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINES Filed Feb. 11, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR ('JYZ ref? 22 2, err-y (n B Y A//7 A T70R16) Patented 'Oct. 30, 1928;

UNITED STATES.

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Application med February 11, 1928.

The present invention relates to improvements in typographical machines of the general class shown and desonibed in Patent No. 436,532 granted September 16,

matrix magazines deliver fill-H5095 to the lines einring composition and which have individual distributors for returning the matrices to the 'inaganines from which they were drawn, and, 3. shifitable distributor box for directing the returning matrices to their respective distributors, clistnihnting mesh nism of this kind beingshown in and described in Letters atent No. 1,202,719 granted October 24, 19 16, to T. S. Homams.

The primary object of the invention is to provide novel means 0! accurately alining matrices li ftedby the ma elevator :with the matrix guiding-and su opolt-ing means of the distributor box so as to insure proper transfer olfithe matrices fromd'ihe second elevator to the(i istl-' ibc1iber ibox ineqrwtine of the :posi

sists in certain impairments and comliina-' tions and urnangemmms of partsallas will be hereinafter more fully described, :the dentures of novelty being pointedout rpartioularly in the claims of the specification.

i In the aecompanying draiwingsz Fig. l' is aside elevation-ofxt-he second elevator of :a *typographica'lfimadhine and showing in transverse section distributing mechanism for a plurality of and l he=t11msier channel from which the matrices are Iiited by the second elmtor; y

Figfiis a detail-viewpurtlyin section-and semi Io. 153,082.

on anenlargedsea'le, showing'the matrix supporting bar of the second elevator and the distributor box arm and the means thereon for alini ng the bar of the second elevator;

Fig. :3 is a front elevation pantly'in section, showing the distributor box and the pivoted distributor box arm, the matrix supporting bar of the second elevator beingshown oilined with the distributor box;

Fig.4 is a; top plan view partly insection, 7 showing the matrix carry-i'ngbarof the-second elevator swung into a'linement with the tributer box when the latter'is positioned to direct the matrices into one of the dis tributers;

Fig. 5 is a view simi lar to Fig.4.- but show ingth'e matrix carry'ing' bar of the second olevator al'ined. with the distributor box while the latter is swung into position he direct niatric'es to-another'distribuber v r :6 is a detail View, partly elevation and partly an sectiom-showingthe pivoted or swivelled mounting of the matrix carrying baronthe ll inkof the second elevator=arm,=and Fig. '7 is a detail perspective viewofxthe matr-ixcarryingbar and the link which =supports it'on the second elevator arrIn.

-Similar narits are designated by the same reference characters in the several figures.

The present invention is applicable general" l'y 'to typographic-a l machinesof the elass en ploying two or more magazines having individual distributors for returning the matrices :to the respective magazines, :although the invention is especially applicable to machines of the general class shown and described in the Mergenthaler patent hereinbefore referred to. especially vapplicable to plural magazine .machines having distributing mechanism inmbodying a distributor box which :is .shiftahle automatically or otherwise from onedistr'ibn tor to another, duringthe distribution f .athe matrices, cfleetingreturn .thereof (to the appropriate magazines, as for example is accomplished fibythe distributing mech'anism shown and described i in the Humans patent herein'before referred to. The preferredwmdescribed in detail but it is :to be understood that the invention is not restricted to the Also, .the invention is precise construction showm and-desoribmlpm equivalent constructions may be used and such will be included within the scope of the claims.

In the present instance 1 represents a portion of the distributor bracket of a typo graphical machine of well known construc tion and of the general class hercinbefore referred to, this distributing bracket supporting distributing mechanism for a plurality of matrix magazines, the distributing mechanism in the present instance comprising a pair of distributors which embody the respective combination or distributor bars 52 and 3 along which the matrices travel while suspendml therefrom in the usual and well known way, the travel of the matrices along the distributer bars being effected by the usual tllStIll'Jllter screws at. It will be understood that channel entrances such as those commonly used in machines of this class serve to conduct. the matrices dropping at different points along the distributer bars 2 and 3 to the appropriate matrix channels of the respective mag azines the upper or entrance ends of which are positioned as usual below the distributing mechanism.

The transfer channel 5, which is positioned at the front of the machine. in machines of this class, receives each line of matrices and spacers from the so called first ele 'ator of the machine after a type bar has been cast from such line, and while the matrix line is being introduced into the transfer channel, the matrices M become engaged on the ribbed bar (5 which is fixed to a plate T, the latter then resting on the top of the transfer channel so that the ribbed bar 6 projects down into the channel so that the teeth in the recesses in the upper ends of the matrices may become engaged with the ribs on this bar in a manner which is well known and which causes the matrices to become suspended from the bar (3. The spacers in the line have untoothed notches in their upper ends so that they do not become attached to the bar (3 but ren'iain in the transfer channel 5 and after removal of the matrices from the transfer channel, the spacers are swept along thechannel to the usual space band box.

The matrices are lifted from the transfer channel to the distributing mechanism by the so called second elevator which comprises an arm 8 which carries the matrix supporting bar (5, the second elevator arm being usually pivoted at 5) to a relatively fixed bracket 10 which is innnovably secured to or forms a part of the frame of the machine, and the arm 8 is swung through a suitable angle and at appropriate intervals under the control of a second elevator cam 11 which is fixed to the main cam shaft 12 of the machine, the arm 8 having a link 13 pivotally connected to it at 14 and the bracket it) having a link 15 pivotally connec ed to it at 16, these links being pivotally connected to one another at 17 and one of the links, the link 15 in the present instance, having a roller 18 mounted thereon and arrangml to ride on the periphery of the cam 11 the shape of which determines the time and extent of swing of the second elevator.

The matrix supporting bar (3 of the second elevator is connected to the second elevator arm 8 by a link 19 which preferably straddles the free end of the second elevator arm and is pivotally connected thereto by the transverse pivot pin 20, and the link 1%) is acted on by a tension spring 21 one end of which is fixed to the second ele 'ator arm H and the other end of which engages a book :22 on the upper or rear end of th elink 1!). This spring serves to hold the matrix engaging lneans on the link 19 against a guide 23 secured at the forward side of the transfer channel 5 so that the matrix receiving bar (5 will enter the transfer channel in proper position to receive the matrices as they are introduced therein from the first elevator and also to allow the matrix supporting bar (5 to stop in its ascent when it reaches the proper elevation in relation to the distributer mechanism, as will hereinafter appear.

In the present instance two distributors are provided for the return of matrices to two magazines, the matrix supporting bars 2 and 3 of these distributors being spaced one beside or in front of the. other although they are both at substantially the same height, and the mai riees are directed to one or the other of these distributors from a distributor box 21 which is mounted on an arm 25 which is pivoted to swing laterally or in a horizontal plane about a vertical pivot pin 26, the latter being secured to a beam 27 which is a relatively fixed part of the distributor mechanism. The (lif'ltributer box arm 25 is provided with a guideway in which a slide 28 may reciprocate under the action of a pitman 29, the slide carrying a head or buffer 30 which is arranged to engage the end of a matrix line when the later has been elevated by the second cleval or and to push the matrices from the bar 6 of the second elevator into the distributor box, and the latter is provided with the usual matrix lifter for lifting the matrices successively into engagement with the appropriate distributor arm 2 or 3, and means may be provided, such for exan'iple as that shown and described in the Homans patent hereinbeforc referred to, for automatically shifting the distributor box to deliver the matrices to one of the other of the distributors, according to the fonts to which the matrices bclon g.

The distributer box arm 25 is formed at its under side with a fiat face 333 against which the top of the plate 7 is adapted to abut, when the second elevator is raised, the surface ill thus positioning the matrix supporting bar (5 at the proper level to register or aline it vertically with the matrix supporting rails in the distributer box, and the rear portion of till man.

I distrihatcn box 2am is: formed: with (luring the finalportionofiherelevating'move 1 merit-of theseoond: elevator and thereby-alma- 1 the matrix. supporting bar 6: honiaontally I with respect. to the imatrimxneceiving and. sup.-

porting rails in the distributer-boxn Prefer ably, :theforwardsides oi the. lugs 32 adjacent: to the. aliningrsurfiace; 3liare1recessedl as at: and the lower wall of each recess'is bevelledi as at34,; andlihereanedgaflof. the plate 7? is shaped; to; alter the mosses-S3 33 and; has; a beveli 35 on its under side to cooperate with thebevellcd walls, 3%leofitheilugs; These hav elied surfaceson-thc lugs andlthe pl'ates'l': in-

suns accurate; alinement at the matrixsu-p-- portingnrail' fiiwitlr respect to the distributor.

box, as: the final portion of the ascending movement of the" secondrelevator czmses the near edge of: the plate 7 to ententherecess 33 in the lugs, andiasrthoibevclladisurface 35; on the. plate;- 7. engages the bevelled; sanfaces 364mm the lngs,.the.platm7 will'beionced ripwardlgy, so thatgitsuppen surface iscmrsedeto bank solidly'agwnsu the horizontal alining surface 31,. thereby insuring" accurate: ali'ne ment ofthe bar 6; vertically with respect: to: the distributor b021,. and -as= the bevelle 1. sur

face 35 of the, platecomes: to; final: rest.

againstthe bevels34 onthe-lugsr32,.thebar6v Willi be. accurately: aunaa honizontally. with.

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i 36 may rock.

' 6 enable the matrix supporting; ha r G and? 1 plate 7; of thesecond elevator tOv alinae accurately both vertically and horizontally;

with; the dlStllbllflm. box, irrespective of Whether the distribute! box is set to deliver matrices to one distributor, as in Fig. 4 or is in a reverse position to deliver matrices to the other distributor, as in Fig. 5, the bar 6 and plate 7 are pivotally mounted on the link 19 so thatthey may swing freely but as a unit ontwo different axes which intersect or are in right angular relation. This pivotal mounting, according to the present invention, comprises preferably a block 36 having trunnions or ivot pins 37 which are alined with one anot er and project from its opposite ends, these trunnions or pivot pins fitting rotatably in bearings 38 which are formed on a fork-like portion. of the link 19.

The block 36 rests on the top of the bar 6 and it is pivoted to rock thereon about a ivot pin 39 which is fixed in the bar 6 and orms a vertical pivot about which the block The trunnions or pivots 37, which are arranged horizontally and extend longitudinally of the matrix supporting bar 6, enable this bar and the plate 7 attached to it to rock about a horizontal axis so that I the plate tor isable. to alineitself accurately with: the

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vator is-l'oweredzand the'topoli'the plate 7 may seat solidly agai'nstthe; aliningz sunface: 3h 05 the: distributer box: arm; whemtheseconnkeleevator isel'evated, amisthe verticalpivon 39 lion 36 maybaheldiin place on theban G by.

itbetween-the: topsurface of thebai: 6 a: Wall 41).: which is an: integrak ponlzion or the plate 7 -,f the; block 36; being contained in a 12+ cess. forme'diiirthei under side of; the plate? 7,. H and then perredgcxof thrbaar Giandthe par-ls: 6 and 7 sing: seem-act. togethen liunrly by: screws .411. or othersuitalilhnneans. The for ward; edge at the plate. 7: preferably re cessed to; receive 1 the 1 guide. 23. i and; ispnovddhd: with a. vertical. guard 42* to bank; against: the guideflfiandzthereby position ulrematriic sup-e porting bar-(i in proper positiontozreceiize the" matricegthi's guard being; fixed? toe the plate Thy axing 43 whii3lhmay: bafn'rmedi integrally; with the guard anrli secured; finm-ly'to the-top of the wall 40 of the plate]; by'therscrewslih. liqy mounting the. matrix: supportingmeinbcr: ofiitlie :SQCOIlCli elevator on; the arm. thereof: so tbatisaidrmemberris treetorswingon a. vcr tical: axis transverse to said. memberpthe lat-- distributor? box: irrespective: Gff whether: the: distributor box, isset mFdinect' matrices into one;or the other. oftho'wdistributers,.and when; the second elevator desccnds to-vneoeiao an other: mathixilinesdelivered from tliefiist ole-1 vator to the transfer channel, the-inatrix.

supponti-ng ban wilhbe easily swung; into par-,

allelism by the banking of the guard plate 42 against the guide 23.. Preferably, a tension spring 4L5 is attached at one end to the rear edge of the plate midway of its length, as by the hook a6, and is hooked at its oppo site end in an aperture 47 in the middle" of' the link 19, this spring acting to yieldingly hold the bar 6 and plate 7 in approximately a middleor neutral position with respect to its pivotal motion about the pivot pin 39, and toyieldingly hold said bar and plate so that the guard 42 will bein position to properly engage the guide 23 "during descent of the second elevator.

I claim as my invention y.

1. In a; typographical machine, anelevator for conveying matrices to matrix distrib-v uting mechanism, comprising a matrix supporting bar, a positioning member for-said bar in fixed relation to'it,and means pivotally supporting said bar and member to swing on an axis transverse to the length of said bar.

2; In a typographical machine, an elevator for conveying matrices to matrix distributing mechanism comprising an elevator arm a matrix supporting bar, a positioning member for said bar in fixed relation to it, a bier-l; pivoted to swing relativel to said bar an d member 011 an axis transveiae to the length of said bar and means pivotally connecting said block to said arm on an axis longitudinal to said bar.

3. In a typographical machine, an elevator for lifting matrices to matrix distributing mechanism, comprising an elevator arm, a matrix supporting bar, a positioning member for said bar fixed to it, a hlocl: pivoted to swing relatively to said bar andmeinber on an axis transverse to the length oi said bar and having pivots extending therefrom in opposite directions radially from said axi and means cooperative with said pivots for supporting said bar on said arm.

.1 In a typographical ma chine an elevator for conveying matrices to distributing mechanism comprising an arm, a matrix supporting bar, a positioning plate lixed to said bar, a block pivotally mounted between said bar and plate to swing relatively to said tar and plate on an axis transverse to the length of the bar, and a link carried by said arm and pivotally connected to said block on an axis longitudinal to said bar.

5. In a typographical machine, an elt. 'ator comprising a swinging arm, a matrix supporting bar, a positioning member for said bar in fixed relation to it, a block pivotally connected to said bar to swing relatively to said bar and member on an axis transverse to the length thereof, and a link carried by said arm and having a forked portion which straddles said block and is pivotally connected thereto on an axis longitudinal to the length of the bar.

6. In a typographical machine, an elevator comprising an arm, a matrix suliporting bar pivotally connected thereto on an axis transverse to its length whereby said bar may swing in either direction about said axis, and m ans acting to yieldingly hold said bar in po sition substantially midway of its swing in either direction.

7. In a typographical machine, an elevator comprising a supporting member, a matrix carrying bar pivoted to said member to swing about an axis transverse to the length of said bar, and a spring acting on said bar to swing it about said axis into substantially a predetermined position and to yieldiugly retain it in such position.

8. In a typographical machine having a plurality of matrix distrilniters, a distrihuter box pivoted to swing into dillerent angular positions to cooperate with one or another o'l said distributers, and an elevator for conveying lines of matrices to the distrilmter box, a matrix supporting bar pivotally mounted on the elevator to swing on an axis transverse to the length of said bar, and nieansior swinging said bar about said axis to aline it with the distributor box.

E). In a typographical machine having a matrix receiver mounted to occupy dili'erent positions angularly of its length, a matrix elevator for conveying matrices thereto embodying a matrix supporting bar along which matrices may travel longitudinally and means for supporting said bar for pivotal movement on an axis transverse to its length, and means for swinging said bar about its said axis to aline it with the matrix receiver according to the angular position occupied by the latter.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

ALFRED M. BERRY. 

